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According to the report, Tehran is seriously preparing for a possible military escalation with the United States, as evidenced by the actions of the country's top officials. According to The Jerusalem Post , citing the Iranian opposition publication Iran International, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding in a bunker, fearing a strike from Washington, and one of his sons is temporarily taking over his duties as head of state.
The report stated that during Khamenei's stay in hiding, the daily functions of the Supreme Leader have been transferred to his third son, Masoud Khamenei. In particular, he serves as the key intermediary between the Supreme Leader's office and the executive branch of the Islamic Republic. Beyond specific individuals, the leader's office functions as a center for political, religious, and security coordination. The most prudent approach is to describe Masoud Khamenei's role as a reported claim that fits a pattern of administrative continuity in crisis.
The report also stated that Masoud Khamenei holds no official position in the oversight or administration of Iran's major religious foundations. In the economic sphere, Masoud Khamenei reportedly holds a monopoly on the distribution and sales of Renault vehicles in Iran, a position that provides substantial leverage in the state's tightly controlled automotive import sector, where foreign partnerships are mediated by regime-aligned entities. Critics of the Iranian regime, including Western policy analysts, have alleged that Masoud Khamenei wields undue economic influence through informal networks tied to his father's position as Supreme Leader, bypassing standard merit-based or electoral processes.
In addition, the Trump administration recently released an updated version of the US National Defense Strategy. It states that Iran appears intent on rebuilding its regular military, weakened by the 12-day war with Israel. Iranian leaders have also left open the possibility that they will again attempt to obtain nuclear weapons, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations.President Trump has repeatedly made clear that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. According to these assessments, US partners in the Middle East must assume primary responsibility for containment of Iran.
The report stated that during Khamenei's stay in hiding, the daily functions of the Supreme Leader have been transferred to his third son, Masoud Khamenei. In particular, he serves as the key intermediary between the Supreme Leader's office and the executive branch of the Islamic Republic. Beyond specific individuals, the leader's office functions as a center for political, religious, and security coordination. The most prudent approach is to describe Masoud Khamenei's role as a reported claim that fits a pattern of administrative continuity in crisis.
The report also stated that Masoud Khamenei holds no official position in the oversight or administration of Iran's major religious foundations. In the economic sphere, Masoud Khamenei reportedly holds a monopoly on the distribution and sales of Renault vehicles in Iran, a position that provides substantial leverage in the state's tightly controlled automotive import sector, where foreign partnerships are mediated by regime-aligned entities. Critics of the Iranian regime, including Western policy analysts, have alleged that Masoud Khamenei wields undue economic influence through informal networks tied to his father's position as Supreme Leader, bypassing standard merit-based or electoral processes.
In addition, the Trump administration recently released an updated version of the US National Defense Strategy. It states that Iran appears intent on rebuilding its regular military, weakened by the 12-day war with Israel. Iranian leaders have also left open the possibility that they will again attempt to obtain nuclear weapons, including by refusing to engage in meaningful negotiations.President Trump has repeatedly made clear that Iran will not be allowed to obtain nuclear weapons. According to these assessments, US partners in the Middle East must assume primary responsibility for containment of Iran.
